Hobbs, western governors tackle water needs at WGA Conference
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum speaks at the Winter Meeting of the Western Governors' Association in Paradise Valley, Ariz., on Thursday, Nov. 20. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs joined governors from Hawaii, Montana, Idaho and Utah to talk about water, energy, agriculture and healthcare at Western Governor’s...
Docs: Man shot brother over alleged relationship with his wife in Tolleson
TOLLESON, AZ (AZFamily) — New details are shedding light on what led up to a family dispute in Tolleson on Saturday morning. Police said a family was celebrating a birthday at a restaurant near 91st Avenue and Van Buren Street when an argument broke out. According to court documents,...
Phoenix advocates push for change after child assaulted at school
State lawmakers are calling for stricter oversight of child predators after police say a registered sex offender snuck into a Phoenix elementary school last week and assaulted a student.
Volunteers with St. Vincent de Paul prepare for free Thanksgiving meal service
Several nonprofit organizations that support low-income and unhoused individuals are gearing up to provide Thanksgiving dinner this week. St. Vincent de Paul is one of them. Andrea Ariza with the charity says roughly 60 volunteers are already on hand to prepare. "It takes about three days to prepare for 5,000...
Black Student Union Creates a Space for Connection and Representation at School.
The Black Student Union at Independence High School continues to make a meaningful impact by creating a safe, inclusive space where students can connect, express themselves, and celebrate Black culture. Led by Regina Moultrie, the club focuses on community, representation, and student empowerment. “I’ve always...
Phoenix doctor leads effort on newly approved alternative to open heart surgery
PHOENIX — Imagine having a heart condition so severe you can’t walk to your mailbox — and then being told you’re too sick for treatment. That’s been the reality for thousands of people suffering from mitral annular calcification, or MAC, a dangerous and worsening calcium buildup around the heart valve affecting...
Outbreak of E. coli-related toxin possibly connected to Arizona State Fair
Although E. coli is found in people’s colons, the Shiga toxin is primarily native to cows, sheep and pigs, and contact with them can lead to harm, according to an infectious disease doctor.
Tempe Tavern at Center of Underage Drinking Sting with 249 Arrests; ADLLC Mulls Sanctions
In a sprawling law enforcement operation that reverberated through the community, Tempe Tavern found itself the epicenter of a major underage drinking sting on November 20. As reported by FOX 10 Phoenix, the Tempe Police Department's efforts culminated in 249 arrests, predominantly for underage drinking and the...
I-40 Weather Alert: Arctic Blast to Chill Arizona High Country Through First Week of...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Flagstaff, AZ – Arctic air will sweep into northern Arizona beginning Saturday, November 30, bringing freezing temperatures, light snow, and bitter wind chills through the first week of December. According...
Tornado touched down northwest of Phoenix, National Weather Service confirms
WICKENBURG, AZ (AZFamily) — The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed on Monday that a weak tornado touched down northwest of Phoenix in Maricopa County last week. The tornado was reported near Forepaugh, a small community near Wickenburg, last Tuesday, Nov. 18. The short-lived twister has a preliminary rating of...
